Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Murray Hill Newsletter 9989 Winter Sun Road, Laurel, MD 20723 410-880-5897 410-880-5897
May 9, 2016
RESPECTFUL RESPONSIBLE READY
May 9 – PTA Meeting – 6:30 p.m. in the Media Center May 17 – Evening of Jazz Concert – 7:00 p.m. May 19 – MESA State Competition – Johns Hopkins APL May 19 – In-‐House Restaurant Night – 6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria May 24 – GT Enrichment Fair – 6:00 p.m. May 26 – Throwback Thursday Chorus Concert -‐ 7:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria May 30 – Memorial Day – All Schools and Offices Closed
Dates to Remember:
Murray Messages
Principal’s Message
Dear MHMS Community, Yesterday evening, Mrs. Simpson in collaboration with the MHMS PTA, hosted the 2nd Annual Art Show. I would like to thank Ginny Umrani, our amazing PTA Art Show Chair, for planning this wonderful event. I would also like to acknowledge Mrs. Simpson, our talented dedicated Art teacher, for her work. I am pleased to announce that the 2015-‐2016 Memory Book is now available. This book, created by students highlights the fun events, activities and spirit days that we have had this year. Orders will be made online and will be accepted through May 18th. The Memory Book costs $16. How to Order: Go online to http://osp.osmsinc.com/howardmd/default.aspx Select Middle Schools, then Murray Hill Click Memory Book Purchase If you cannot order online, see Ms. Behrens for a payment envelope Sincerely, Joshua R. Wasilewski Principal
2
School News and Events: MHMS PTA Seeking Board Members for 2016-‐2017 School Year
The Murray Hill PTA is seeking people in the community to serve on the 2016-‐2017 Executive Board. All positions are open. It is important that we get the support from the community. An active PTA is vital to the partnership with the school. We don't want to lose momentum. Please consider serving in one of the following positions:
President Vice president Treasurer Secretary
If you have any questions, please contact Sabrina Cunningham at [email protected]
PARCC Testing Students in grades 3-‐8 will again take the PARCC tests in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. Since the assessments will be on-‐line, students in all grade levels will have an opportunity to practice navigating this system prior to the administration of PARCC. If you would like additional information related to the PARCC assessments, I highly encourage you to review the information provided by HCPSS at: http://www.hcpss.org/academics/testing/parcc/
At MHMS, this year’s PARCC schedule will be as follows:
PARCC Schedule: Grade 7
May 5 – ELA AM only May 6 – ELA AM & PM May 9 – Math AM only May 10 – Math AM & PM
Grade 8
May 12 – ELA AM only May 13 – ELA AM & PM May 16 – Math AM only May 17 – Math AM & PM
3
Memory Book Orders
It’s that time! Time to buy a MEMORY BOOK! You can now reserve your copy of the 2015-‐2016 Memory Book. The book has been totally created by students and showcases some of the fun events, activities, and spirit days we have had this year! There are even baby pictures of some of the staff members included! Orders will be made online and will be accepted through May 18th. The Memory Book costs $16.
How to Order:
· Go online to http://osp.osmsinc.com/howardmd/default.aspx · Select Middle Schools, then Murray Hill · Click Memory Book and purchase · If you cannot order online, see Ms. Behrens for a payment envelope
Updates and Changes to After School At The Hill Program Dates Updates for May: 5/3, 5/4, 5/5 5/9, 5/10, 5/11, 5/12 5/16,5/17, 5/18, 5/19 (11 days with 5/19 being the last day of the program for this year) Murray Hill Middle School BRIDGES FAMILY SURVEY 2016 This survey asks for your thoughts and feelings about the after school program that your child (or a child in your care) attends. There are no right or wrong answers and your child’s participation in the program will not be affected by your responses. Your answers are confidential. Please click on the link below, and complete the survey on or before Monday, May 23rd. Thank you! Bridges Family Survey Link
8th Grade End of Year Events Update We are pleased to announce that the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be held at Murray Hill on Wednesday, June 15 at 10:00 AM. This event is still being planned and details will be sent out in the near future. In addition, our annual 8th Grade Cruise is scheduled for Monday, June 13. Students will leave from Murray Hill at 10:30 AM. While on board, students will enjoy a lunch buffet and music as they tour the Inner Harbor. We anticipate the price for this trip to be $60. Additional information will be sent out within the next couple of weeks.
4
Workout of the Week #24 Gymnastics! Yay! This is a fundamental piece of all gymnastic movements and possibly the best
bodyweight exercise for core strength. Forget sit-‐ups. Support yourself in a hollow hold and feel the burn.
Accumulate 2 minutes in a Hollow Hold
Form-‐Consistency-‐Intensity
This is much more challenging than it seems. Watch the video linked below for a perfect demonstration, explanation, and scaling options for this movement. THE THREE MINUTES DOES NOT HAVE TO BE
UNBROKEN. It can be 10 seconds at a time followed by a minute of rest f need be.
The link below demonstrates the movement standards for the Hollow Hold: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKVB8F2lvB8
Atholton High School Football Youth Camp This is Justin Carey, Head Football Coach at Atholton HS. We are excited about the upcoming 2016-‐17 Season. We are in the hunt for future Raiders. Atholton Football is hosting a Youth Camp on June 20th-‐24th for rising 3rd -‐9th Graders. This is a developmental camp where student-‐athletes will learn the fundamentals of football, combine training, and what it means to be apart of our Raider Program. Email Justin Carey for any questions that you may have: [email protected] Here is a link to our booster website for payment. http://www.atholtonboosters.org/athletics/boosters/fundraising/summer-‐camps/registerforsummercamps?view=form
Camp Schedule PDF http://www.atholtonboosters.org/athletics/images/Forms/2016SummerCamps.pdf Online Registration http://www.atholtonboosters.org/athletics/boosters/fundraising/summer-‐camps/registerforsummercamps?view=form
Atholton High School Seeking PTSA Board Members
Atholton High School is looking for a few volunteers for next school year. We have the following vacancies: Vice President, Staff Appreciation, Volunteer Coordinator, Newsletter, HC Drug Free and Post Prom Party Coordinator, to name just a few. If you are interested in any of these positions, please email [email protected]. We would love to tell you more about the volunteer opportunities and how you can contribute to the success of the AHS PTSA Community!
5
Atholton High School SPRING DANCE CONCERT The annual spring dance concert is just around the corner! Come out and enjoy amazing dancing and great music. Performances will be Thursday, May 12th and Saturday, May 14th at 7pm. Tickets will be on sale at the door for $8.00. Please come out and support our Atholton Dancers! If you have any questions please contact Mrs Haffey. [email protected]
HCPSS News Summer School Catalog
HCPSS presents a number of learning experiences and educational opportunities through summer programs and classes. The 2016 Summer Classes and Camps course information is now available.
University of Maryland Stepping Stones to Your Future (SSTYF) summer camp. This week-‐long coed commuter camp is for rising 7th & 8th graders who are interested in learning more about engineering. Each day is filled with a variety of fun hands-‐on activities and engineering challenges. There are two weeks to choose from: Session 1 July 18-‐22 or Session 2 July 25-‐29. To apply, we require an online form and a teacher recommendation from a current math or science teacher. For more information and to fill out the application, visit our website at http://wie.umd.edu/k12/sstyf. If you have any questions, contact Dawn Ginnetti at [email protected]. 301-‐405-‐0315. July 18-‐22, (Session I) or July 25-‐29, 2016 (Session II)
Career Academies General Information and Summer Programs
15
General InformationMiddle and high school students will participate in activities that will help them relate their owninterests to different career areas while exploringthe Career Academies offered in the high schools.Programs will include classes in Architectural Design, Visual Communication/Graphic Design, Culinary Science, Automotive Technology, Biotechnology, Construction Management and Engineering.
LocationApplications and Research Lab (ARL)
Dates
Times9 am-3 pm
No transportation or meals provided. Students must bring a bagged lunch.
RegistrationBy mail; see www.hcpss.org/summer/ for application. Must be postmarked by June 1, 2016
Tuition$150 per student
Before and After CareBefore and after care will be offered from 8-9 am
morning or afternoon session OR $50 for both sessions.
Tuition Reduction and ScholarshipsStudents may apply for either tuition reduction or scholarships. Application forms may be found online at www.hcpss.org/summer/. An initial payment of no more than 50 percent of the course fee is required at the time of registration. Balance owed is pending review by the Scholarship Committee.
The Scholarship Committee will review the application and notify parents/guardians regarding any gaps in information. See www.hcpss.org/summer/ for more details.
Student Withdrawals and Refunds A student may request a full refund prior to June 19, 2016. A withdrawal/refund form (found online at www.hcpss.org/summer/) must be completed and mailed to Applications and Research Lab, Attn.: Stephanie Discepolo,
See www.hcpss.org/summer/ for more details.
Contact: Stephanie Discepolo Phone: Email: [email protected]
Career Academies Summer Programs
June 20-June 24 Computer Graphics and Game Design Entering Grades 7-9 0 Credit Students will create their own prototype for a 3D game level and work on its advertising. Students will create a character concept art using 2D computer illustration software, use 3D graphics to create a game level, design related logos and packaging, explore game levels using a first person character, and 3D print a game object (time permitting). GG01.E1 Date: Cost: $150Time: 9 am-3 pm Location: Applications and Research Lab (ARL)
Let’s Get Cooking: Chef’s Institute Entering Grades 7-9 0 Credit Students will hone their knife skills and food preparation techniques while creating dishes to impress family and friends. Food and kitchen safety, sanitation, and good nutrition will be emphasized. GG01.E2 Date: Cost: $150Time: 9 am-3 pm Location: Applications and Research Lab (ARL)
A Dive Into DesignEntering Grades 7-9 0 Credit Students will gain an appreciation for architecture and related fields by creating shapes, forms, and structures using hands-on-model building and 3-D software. GG01.E3 Date: Cost: $150Time: 9 am-3 pm Location: Applications and Research Lab (ARL)
Building for The FutureEntering Grades 8-10 0 Credit Students will learn construction skills and methods that are used for Habitat for Humanity and other community volunteer construction projects. GG01.E4 Date: Cost: $150Time: 9 am-3 pm Location: Applications and Research Lab (ARL)
CyberSTEM InstituteEntering Grades 8-10 0 Credit Students will learn to apply basic security conceptsthrough gaming, modeling and simulation development, while investigating exciting careersand engaging in hands on activities related tocryptography, system vulnerabilities, computationallogic and digital forensics. GG01.E5 Date: Cost: $150 Time: 9 am-3 pm Location: Applications and Research Lab (ARL)
Cyber Defense TrainingEntering Grades 10-12 0 Credit Students will have the opportunity to expandtheir knowledge of cybersecurity. It is anintermediate level program for high schoolstudents. Technical experience is recommended,including networking, Cisco Academy, and/or Java programming. GG01.E6 Date: Cost: $150Time: 9 am-3 pm Location: Applications and Research Lab (ARL)
Analyze, Design, BuildEntering Grades 7-9 0 Credit Students will learn the engineering design process and apply this methodical approach to solving real world problems while using a variety of technology including a 3D printer. GG01.E7 Date: Cost: $150 Time: 9 am-3 pm Location: Applications and Research Lab (ARL)
Discovering, Diagnosing, and Treating Medical ConditionsEntering Grades 8-10 0 Credit Students will explore how biotechnology is applied in modern research and medicine to undercover the biological causes of illness,diagnose diseases, and develop drug therapies. This hands-on camp is lab intensive and includes a rat dissection. GG01.E8 Date: Cost: $150 Time: 9 am-3 pm Location: Applications and Research Lab (ARL)
Creating Tomorrow’s Automotive TechniciansEntering Grades 8-10 0 Credit Students will learn the automotive trade and some of the basic service and maintenance repair essentials. GG01.E9 Date: Cost: $150 Time: 9 am-3 pm Location: Applications and Research Lab (ARL)
Career Academies General Information and Summer Programs
6
Vision 2018 Listen and Learn Community Session Parents and community members are invited to join HCPSS Superintendent Renee A. Foose, Board Chairman Christine O’Connor and other Board members to provide feedback on the school system’s strategic plan, Vision 2018. The session was held on Monday, April 11, 6:30–8 p.m., at Oakland Mills High School. If you were unable to attend the session, you may provide feedback by completing the Vision 2018 Feedback Survey. Last Day of School is Friday, June 17
The Maryland State Department of Education has approved our request to waive one inclement weather day for the current academic year. The last day of school for students and teachers will be Friday, June 17, 2016.
High schools will close 3 hours early on June 15. All schools will close three hours early on June 16–17, and no half-‐day pre-‐K or RECC will be held on those two days.
School Board Offers Coffee and Conversation to Community Saturday, May 7, 9:30–11 a.m., Pointers Run Elementary School
Coffee & Conversation sessions provide citizens with an opportunity to share a cup of coffee and chat informally with Board members.
Gifted and Talented Parent Academy, Raising Critical and Creative Thinkers Thursday, May 12, 7–8:30 p.m., Northfield Elementary School
Parents and community members will hear a presentation from Kathleen Gregory, Gifted Education Specialist, about how picture books can Inspire philosophical thinking, creativity and problem solving.
![Zaman Pemerintahan Rasul s.a.w [Sejarah Peradaban Islam (EP 20723)]](https://img.pdfslide.net/doc/110x75/557ab1b1d8b42a79378b50e8/zaman-pemerintahan-rasul-saw-sejarah-peradaban-islam-ep-20723.jpg)
